G'day Zac.

May I suggest that lessons are invaluable - if you can find a great teacher who can hook you up with different clubs before you buy (ie to train with), it'll be much easier to head to your local golf shop and buy proper clubs for you.

When you do buy clubs, spend the money and get them fitted. I'm a proponent of getting a swing, then matching clubs to the swing, rather than getting clubs and fitting a swing to the clubs.

After doing some static fitting exercises (sheagolf.com, pinemeadowgolf.com), it seems as though I can use standard length gear. So, like a dummy, I bought some off-the-rack gear. It's worked out so far, but it's time for a fitting, and some different gear. Lessons has turned my swing from a baseball swing to an actual golf swing - and the reward will be new clubs! (Properly fitted and weighted).

Enjoy your new obsession!